Lawyers & notaries — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 322 active companies in legal and notarial services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 114.7%, with 281 new companies registered, and 109 companies liquidated.
- 281 new companies
- 109 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Lawyers & notaries — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Lawyers & notaries in Geneva.
Lawyers & notaries — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 281 companies in legal and notarial services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 172 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Lawyers & notaries:
Zurich (585), Geneva (322), and Bern (174).
Companies in legal and notarial services are the 20th largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 281 new companies
- 322 active companies
- ** year to date
Lawyers & notaries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 25 companies in legal and notarial services were incorporated. In that same period, 14 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% growth in Geneva.
- 25 new companies
- 14 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Lawyers & notaries — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Lawyers & notaries in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Lawyers & notaries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 322 companies in legal and notarial services, most are active in
Attorney, notary practice (282) and Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies (40).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Lawyers & notaries
Nb of legal entities
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Attorney, notary practice
282
Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies
40
Companies in legal and notarial services in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (37%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Limited
- 17% Sole proprietorship
- 11% Other
Lawyers & notaries — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 3 companies in legal and notarial services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Lawyers & notaries — Latest liquidations in Geneva
In Geneva, 3 companies in legal and notarial services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
24/06/2026
Lawyers & notaries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 14 companies in legal and notarial services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/07/2026